CNET Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the recommended stance for a CNET teacher when a participant types themselves but their narrative clearly fits a different type? → Ask deepening questions that invite further self-reflection without assertion
2. In the Narrative Tradition, wings are best understood as: → Flavors or nuances that add complexity to the core type's expression
3. A Type Two in an interpersonal conflict is likely to first experience which internal sequence? → Pride in their giving → resentment when unacknowledged → need suppression
4. What are the wing options for Enneagram Type 6? → Types 5 and 7
5. In CNET practice, which of the following is considered the LEAST reliable indicator of Enneagram type? → Behavioral style alone observed by an outside party
6. In the CNET framework, which subtype is often described as the most intense and merging in interpersonal relationships? → Sexual (One-to-One)
7. Which factor most commonly causes mistyping during the CNET assessment process? → Answering based on aspirational behavior rather than habitual patterns
8. In the Narrative Tradition, what is the primary method used to help distinguish true type from mistyping? → Panel interviews revealing inner motivation
9. In CNET facilitation, when introducing instinctual variants to a group, what approach is recommended? → Teach variants early so participants understand why same-type people look different
10. Which skill is vital for effectively teaching the Enneagram narrative method? → Active listening
11. A CNET candidate asks how to avoid over-relying on external behavior when typing clients. What principle should the teacher emphasize? → Prioritize the core fear and motivation beneath the behavior
12. How many core types are there in the Enneagram system? → 9
13. Which pair of Enneagram types shares the 'Withdrawing' stance in Hornevian theory? → Types Four, Five, and Nine
14. Which description best captures the Type Eight's relationship to vulnerability? → Eights deny and defend against vulnerability because it feels like dangerous weakness
15. A CNET teacher notices a workshop participant seems to fit Type 4 descriptions but is highly social and extroverted. Which subtype might explain this? → Social Four (the counter-type of Four)
16. What does the term 'Holy Idea' represent in Enneagram theory? → The higher cognitive perspective each type loses contact with at the core wound
17. Which Enneagram type most fears being without support or guidance and responds by building alliances and contingency plans? → Type Six
18. How does the Body Center's core intelligence — somatic/instinctual knowing — manifest as a developmental resource according to CNET teaching? → By cultivating awareness of bodily sensation, gut instinct, and present-moment grounding
19. What are the three Centers of Intelligence in the Enneagram as taught in CNET programs? → Head (Thinking), Heart (Feeling), and Body (Instinct)
20. A Type 3 individual in a panel interview emphasizes their desire to be genuinely loved, not just admired. A CNET teacher should recognize this as: → A sign of healthy development in Type 3
21. The Enneagram's 'law of three' (trialectic) describes which structural principle? → Every dynamic process involves active, receptive, and reconciling forces
22. Why do CNET-certified teachers emphasize that the Enneagram should be introduced with compassion and non-judgment in self-development contexts? → Because participants may become defensive if the shadow aspects are presented critically
23. Which skill helps a facilitator address different learning needs? → Flexibility
24. Which value is critical when representing professional credentials? → Honesty
25. A CNET teacher working with a student who presents as highly productive, image-focused, and efficient should explore which potential mistyping first? → Type 3 vs. Type 1
26. The concept of 'the passion' in Enneagram self-development refers to: → The emotional fixation or 'ruling passion' that drives each type's compulsive behavior
27. What is the primary goal of the Narrative Enneagram Tradition? → Deepen understanding through personal storytelling
28. In CNET coaching, what developmental question is most useful to ask a Type 3 client? → What do you actually feel and value beneath the image you project?
29. Which types form the Heart Center and what is their shared emotional focus? → Types 2, 3, 4 — shared focus: shame and identity/image
30. Why is continuing education important for ethical professionals? → It keeps skills and knowledge updated